Abstract
Complex lead placement is on the rise. When ipsilateral lead placement is unavailable, a retrosternal approach offers minimal cosmetic defects while minimizing lead injury. A retrosternal technique has yet to be described in the literature. Here, we describe our technique, tricks, and pitfalls to performing such an operation in three patients.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 402-405 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 1 2018 |
Keywords
- Chitwood clamp
- Complex lead placement
- Retrosternal
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine